Nick Devonald

View of Gamla Stan in Stockholm from the tower of the City Hall

April in Paris? No, for me it’s May in Stockholm 

Nick Devonald

Spring is the perfect season to visit Sweden’s capital Stockholm is an attractive city at any time of year – ...

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48 hours in Copenhagen – Part TWO

Nick Devonald

Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most interesting and enjoyable cities, but it needs time to really get to know it properly – certainly more than a weekend.

Copenhagen-Nyhavn-day

48 hours in Copenhagen – Part One.

Nick Devonald

Wonderful Copenhagen, the Capital of Denmark really is wonderful. One of Europe’s most interesting and enjoyable cities, it needs time to get to know it properly – certainly more than a weekend.

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The Old Bell, Malmesbury

Nick Devonald

possibly England’s oldest hotel, probably the quirkiest With so many European short-break destinations only a few hours and a cheap ...

Bukhara-Kalyan Minaret

FROM THE ARCHIVE – A Look Back at Bukhara in the 1990s

Nick Devonald

Easier than ever to visit, UZBEKISTAN is actively enticing travellers in search of that special destination. We step back in time to look at Bukhara in 1994

MUNCH Oslo

MUNCH – Oslo’s striking new gallery opens to acclaim

Nick Devonald

Here’s how to spend an art-full weekend in Norway’s capital After over a decade in development, MUNCH, Oslo’s new, super-smart ...

Dimora Palanca Bistro Garden

Review: Dimora Palanca – smart new boutique hotel in Florence

Nick Devonald

Five-star relaxation in Dimora Palanca’s elegant surroundings will refresh and revive Florence hosts some of the world’s most important and ...

Rothay-Manor-view-with-fells

Rothay Manor – boutique hotel in Ambleside – review

Nick Devonald

Finest of fine dining and accommodation in the heart of the Lake District You have to hand it to those ...

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Palé Hall, Country House Hotel, Snowdonia, Wales

Nick Devonald

Palé Hall – the ultimate luxury staycation at this top hotel in Snowdonia  For some, the pop of a champagne ...

Montgomery Vineyard - view

Land of my fathers, land of some exceptional food and drink – part one.

Nick Devonald

Tour of Mid Wales – Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks from Wales.  Introduction. In Part One of this tour, we’re ...